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Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Citigroup have lined up a $1.2 billion conduit CMBS deal that is backed by 84 commercial mortgage loans secured by 132 properties.

A LendingTree.com survey finds obstacles can impede casual searchers from becoming serious buyers.

Saiyid Naqvi, recently retired as chief executive of PNC Mortgage, has become the newest member of the board of directors of Freddie Mac.

Don Brinker, homeownership manager for MHDC, said USA Mortgage was rated “highest in volume and best in ongoing thoroughness and quality of submissions.”

All but two Mortgage Industry Equity Composite members closed lower on the day.

We're hearing a lot of feedback from readers of last week’s column.

As opinionated as ever, the Mortgage Grapevine has several posters giving their opinions of the president’s remarks.

Banks that are worried about competitors may want to consider the client walking through their doors not as a borrower—but as a potential competitor.

The National Council of State Housing Agencies is asking the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to include guidance on tax-exempt bond and low-income housing tax credit issues in their 2013-2014 priority list.

Radian Guaranty did $5.29 billion of primary new insurance written in July, its best month ever for flow production.